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Days after feuding with Google over its mobile operating system, Alibaba Group said on Thursday it would spin off its Aliyun OS into a separate business unit, and invest US$200 million to back the new venture.

Apple's practice of releasing a new iPhone once every year is dulling the company's competitive edge, according to Chinese handset maker ZTE, as rival smartphone vendors are bringing their own cutting-edge devices at a quicker pace to meet consumer d...

Lenovo on Tuesday said it plans to acquire Stoneware, a small U.S. based company specializing in cloud products for schools and governments, as part of the PC maker's strategy to bolster its cloud computing offerings.

Google responded to allegations it stopped the launch of a new Acer smartphone in China, by stating that the handset's Chinese-developed mobile OS was "apparently derived" from Android, but still not fully compatible with the Android ecosystem and it...

A U.S. congressional committee appeared to come away still in doubt about the security of networking equipment from Chinese firms Huawei Technologies and ZTE after holding a Thursday hearing in which the two companies tried to dispel allegations that...

Huawei's plan to spend US$2 billion in the U.K. is expected to help the Chinese firm secure additional talent, and could even improve its political standing in the U.S., where company representatives are slated to appear before an upcoming congressio...

China plans to issue 4G licenses for LTE TDD networks within around one year, according to a top government official, speeding up the original timetable for deployment of the high-speed networks in the country.

A Chinese official on Monday weighed in on the controversy surrounding working conditions at Apple and Samsung's suppliers in the country, stating that certain companies were lacking in "human care" in treating their workers.

To benefit from a growing Chinese market, Microsoft on Thursday said it is increasing its investment in the country, with new hires, more research for local requirements, and an expansion to additional cities and provinces to bring cloud computing se...

The screen was particularly good. It is bright and visible from most angles, however heat is an issue, particularly around the Windows button on the front, and on the back where the battery housing is located.

My first impression after unboxing the Q702 is that it is a nice looking unit. Styling is somewhat minimalist but very effective. The tablet part, once detached, has a nice weight, and no buttons or switches are located in awkward or intrusive positions.

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